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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Chinese doctors complain about regarding Nastassia Kinski physical features?
(a) Her green eyes.
(b) Her long hair.
(c) Her big nose.
(d) Her full lips.

2. What did Teacher Wei want Salzman to drink before she gave him his first lesson?
(a) Chinese rice liquor.
(b) Beer.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

3. What did Salzman learn when he saw Mr. Gong and his son at the market?
(a) The son refused to help out at home.
(b) The son loved to cook.
(c) The son had gotten into college.
(d) The son had taken up sports.

4. Who helped Salzman when he was having difficulties getting his luggage taken care of at the train station in "Leaving"?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Cantonese policeman.
(c) Foreign diplomat.
(d) Teacher.

5. Why did Dr. Nie awaken Salzman one January morning?
(a) To watch a martial arts demonstration.
(b) To have breakfast.
(c) To meet a new teacher.
(d) To ask him to teach his class.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Salzman performed a martial arts demonstration in "Leaving," what embarrassing event occurred?

2. Why did Salzman dislike riding the buses in Changsha?

3. What month was it when Salzman encountered a problem when he wanted to leave China at the beginning of the book?

4. What did the peasant pay Mr. Gong in exchange for helping his feverish son?

5. Who was Mr. Gong?

(see the answer key)

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